Shelby County, TX- Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers stationed

in Shelby County responded to a fatal auto-pedestrian motor vehicle crash on July

28, at approximately 12 a.m. The vehicle striking the pedestrian fled the scene

without notifying law enforcement, which is a felony crime. This motor vehicle

crash occurred on State Highway 7, about 6 miles west of Center, Texas.

The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace

Marla Denby and has been identified as Maricela Hernandez, 29, from Houston,

TX.

Details of this crash are limited. DPS can confirm that the vehicle involved in the

crash struck the pedestrian and fled the scene without notifying a law enforcement

agency. The driver and vehicle are being sought by State Troopers who are

actively investigating this crime.

Texas DPS Troopers seek information about the driver, any passengers, and

vehicle involved in this motor vehicle crash.

This is an ongoing investigation and no additional information is available at this

time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to notify your local law

enforcement agency or contact Lufkin DPS Communications at 936-699-7340.